Water Distribution Operator Entry-Level or Level II

Riverton City•Riverton, UT

5h•$20 - $32

About The Position

Riverton City is seeking a full-time position as a Water Distribution Operator at Entry Level or Level II, in the Water Department. This position performs a variety of unskilled, semi-skilled, and skilled work related to the installation, maintenance, and repair of the Culinary and/or Secondary Water Distribution Systems.

Requirements

Entry Level
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must possess a valid Utah Driver's License with a good driving record
Must be at least 18 years of age
1+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems preferred
1+ years' experience in leak repairs preferred
1+ years' experience as an equipment operator preferred
Must get ATSSA flagger certification
Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement or obtain within 6 months of hire
Level II
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Must be at least 18 years of age
2+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems required
2+ years' experience as a Water Distribution Operator IV required
1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) preferred
1+ years' experience as an equipment operator required
Must have a Utah Commercial Driver's License A with a tanker endorsement and a good record
Ability to follow oral and written instructions
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors and other employees
Ability to perform manual labor
Ability and willingness to work outside in various environmental exposures
Good problem-solving and multi-tasking skills required
Good customer orientation skills required
Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment drug screen, a background and driving record check, and a Human Performance Evaluation, be able to lift up to 50 lbs., and provide employment verification (I-9).
This position has a six-month probation period.

Nice To Haves

1+ years' experience in culinary/secondary water systems preferred
1+ years' experience in leak repairs preferred
1+ years' experience as an equipment operator preferred
1+ years' experience in Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) preferred

Responsibilities

Flushes the Culinary and Secondary Water Systems.
Exercises system valves.
Assists with system leak repairs.
Assists with fire hydrant repairs.
Assists with monthly shutoffs and reconnections.
Assists with maintenance and repairs of public infrastructure.
Operates a variety of hand tools and small power tools.
Participates in worksite safety procedures; sets up barricades, safety signs, and signals; may perform flagging duties to ensure work zone safety.
Performs minor maintenance on vehicles, equipment, and facilities.
Assists/performs daily production calculations.
Assists/performs daily security checks and well reads.
Assists/performs safety inspections.
Completes field reports.
May assist with blue staking.
Participates in on-call rotations.
Operates specialized heavy equipment (II).
May perform routine maintenance and repairs to system filters.
May perform routine maintenance and repairs to chlorination and fluoridation systems.
Any other responsibilities that would be required to maintain effective operations of the department.